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Telangana's Food Safety Walkathon Draws Crowds in Hyderabad for Health Week

The Telangana government organized a large Food Safety Awareness Walkathon at Hyderabad's Necklace Road to kick off its state-wide Health Week. Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha flagged off the event, stressing the need for public awareness and individual responsibility in choosing safe food. Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar also participated, endorsing the initiative for promoting healthy eating habits. The campaign aims to educate citizens on food adulteration risks and foster better public health outcomes through preventive measures.

Key Points: Telangana Food Safety Walkathon Promotes Healthy Eating in Hyderabad

  • Raise awareness on food safety
  • Combat adulterated food risks
  • Part of state-wide Health Week
  • Promote preventive healthcare
  • Encourage informed food choices
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Telangana holds Food Safety Awareness Walkathon in Hyderabad

Telangana govt holds Food Safety Awareness Walkathon in Hyderabad as part of Health Week. Health Minister & Police Chief urge public vigilance.

"We are running an awareness programme, so that every citizen should know what they are consuming, and avoid adulterated food. - Damodar Raja Narasimha"

Hyderabad, April 6

The Telangana government on Monday organised a large-scale Food Safety Awareness Walkathon at Necklace Road in Hyderabad as part of its flagship programme 'Praja Palana - Pragati Pranalika', under which Health Week is being observed from April 6 to April 11 across the state.

The initiative aims to raise awareness among citizens about safe food consumption and the risks associated with adulterated food, with officials emphasising the need for individual responsibility alongside government efforts.

Flagging off the walkathon, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha highlighted the importance of public awareness in ensuring better health outcomes.

"We are running an awareness programme, so that every citizen should know what they are consuming, and avoid adulterated food. The government is with you, but you must start taking care of your health, and we start this walk with this message," he told ANI.

The event saw participation from officials, health workers, students and citizens, reflecting strong public engagement in the campaign.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar also lauded the initiative. "This walkathon, organised by the Telangana government, is a great initiative... I request everyone to stay healthy and eat the right food," he told ANI.

The walkathon forms part of a broader series of activities planned during Health Week, focusing on promoting preventive healthcare, food safety standards and healthy lifestyle practices across Telangana.

Officials said such campaigns are aimed at encouraging citizens to make informed food choices and remain vigilant against adulteration, thereby contributing to improved public health across the state.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step, but awareness alone isn't enough. The government needs to strictly enforce FSSAI regulations and conduct surprise raids on restaurants and food manufacturers. We see so many cases of milk and oil adulteration. Action speaks louder than walkathons.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Hyderabad for work, I appreciate efforts like this. Food safety is a universal concern. Engaging students is smart—they'll carry these lessons home. Maybe they could also teach simple home tests to check for common adulterants?
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Karthik V
Health Week is a great concept. In our busy lives, we forget that prevention is better than cure. Using platforms like Praja Palana to reach citizens directly is praiseworthy. Hope they include sessions on reading nutrition labels and identifying fake certifications.
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Anjali F
The minister is right about individual responsibility. We often blame authorities, but do we check the hygiene rating of the restaurant we order from? Or wash fruits properly? A walkathon creates a buzz, but the real change begins in our own kitchens. 👍
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Michael C
Public engagement is key for such campaigns to succeed. Seeing police officials and health workers participate together sends a strong message of unity on public health. Would be good to have similar awareness in rural areas where access to information is limited.

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